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The post-2008 economy replaced many middle class, and even upper middle class, jobs with ~$9/hr retail jobs and the gig economy. Both lack sufficient benefits,
by darpa_escapee 8y ago
The post-2008 economy replaced many middle class, and even upper middle class, jobs with ~$9/hr retail jobs and the gig economy. Both lack sufficient benefits, like health insurance, and the former ensures you never work 40 hours a week because the ACA requires businesses to offer health plans to full time workers.
If you're relatively young and in a metro area, you probably don't see it. Step out into the suburbs or more rural areas, and growth means that there's a new Dollar Tree and it's hiring.
- refurb 8y agoThere are more people insured post-ACA than before.
- darpa_escapee 8y agoThis doesn't change anything for the people who are purposely scheduled for under 30 hours weeks so they aren't considered full-time. The problem isn't with the ACA, it's with employers who are willing to save a buck by disadvantaging their employees.
- refurb 8y agoSure, but overall the impact of ACA is positive in that more people have medical insurance.